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Explorer

Dec 09, 2015

Should I get Weight Distribution, Sway Control or Both

I'm close to finalizing a purchase of a 29 foot travel trailer, GVWR of 7700 lbs. The TV is a 2015 F150, with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine and max trailer towing package, with a towing capacity of 10,500 lbs. Part of the deal involves a set of sway bars - but after discussing this with the dealer today, I'm wondering if I'm better off with a weight distribution hitch or both. If I don't take the sway bars, I can likely take some other add on instead.

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Second_Chance
Explorer II
Dec 09, 2015
Grandpere wrote:
Get an Equal-I-Zer brand hitch, then you have both, which you should have anyway for better control of the trailer and for keeping the proper weight on the front tires of the pickup.

The E2 hitches combine load distribution and anti-sway, as well.

Rob
camp-n-family
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
You definitely need a wd hitch at minimum. You will exceed the trucks receiver rating without one. Some sort of sway control would be advisable too. A properly loaded tt shouldn't sway, but it can be hard to achieve that. A wd hitch with built in sway control such as the Equil-I-zer, Reese dual cam or Blue or would suit well.
Grandpere
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
Get an Equal-I-Zer brand hitch, then you have both, which you should have anyway for better control of the trailer and for keeping the proper weight on the front tires of the pickup.